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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla LAETITIA TEMPORVM
| Silver | 3.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship, with mast and fittings, figures standing on deck, between four quadrigae, all racing left; to left, cock; to right, bear; below ship, from left to right, lion, two tigers, bull, and tiger.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPORVM
Unabridged legend: Laetitia temporum
Translation: Joyous times.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.32–3.414 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (LAETITIA TEMPORVM) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse features an image of the emperor's bust, while the reverse bears the image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness or good fortune. The coin's inscription, "LAETITIA TEMPORVM," translates to "Happiness of the Times." This coin was minted during a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the emperor's efforts to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among his subjects.
